Eastbound I-94 to Close for Repairs in Galesburg

The Michigan Department of Transportation will close eastbound lanes at 35th Street starting Friday, Oct. 2.

Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Car Types

A section of grey highway asphalt with orange traffic barrels and a large steel road roller under diffuse daylight. — The Michigan Department of Transportation will close eastbound lanes of I-94 at 35th Street in Galesburg for pavement repairs starting October 2, 2026. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Eastbound I-94 in Galesburg will close at 35th Street beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, for necessary road improvements. The closure is scheduled to remain in place through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Why it matters

The $440,000 construction project aims to provide a smoother, safer ride for motorists and extend the overall lifespan of the highway. Closures are necessary to create a safe work zone for crews performing pavement repairs.

The road project carries a total budget of $440,000 and involves full-depth pavement repair alongside hot-mix asphalt resurfacing. Work is slated for a 4-day period with detours routed through the exit and entrance ramps at Exit 85.

The players

Michigan Department of Transportation

This state agency manages the infrastructure and maintenance of Michigan's highway system.

The details

Crews will perform full-depth pavement repairs and apply hot-mix asphalt resurfacing along the eastbound lanes. Local traffic on 35th Street will be rerouted onto MN Ave., 40th Street, and East Michigan Avenue while the intersection is closed.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at 8 p.m.: Eastbound I-94 lanes close at 35th Street.
Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at 6 a.m.: Eastbound I-94 lanes are scheduled to reopen.

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Roadmap

This resurfacing effort represents part of the routine asset management required to maintain high-traffic interstates under the Michigan Department of Transportation Five-Year Transportation Program. Such projects are essential to prevent structural degradation of key logistics arteries that handle significant daily freight volume.

Commuters should expect delays and plan to utilize the detour ramps at Exit 85 during the weekend closure. Local residents on 35th Street will need to follow the marked path via MN Ave. and 40th Street to navigate around the construction site.

The takeaway

Drivers are encouraged to adjust their travel schedules to avoid the construction window if possible. Travelers should keep in mind that rain or cold weather could alter the current project timeline.